"Nyx, master you can't sleep. We have news. A neighboring country's hero is coming here. The king commanded you go too."
"Which country's hero."
"I believe it's Orizon's hero. They said he came back a winner from a fight against a dragon."
"Master Liam. I believe I know why he came. He wants Princess Lyra. They want to take control of Oakhaven through marriage. I don't think King Alaric can refuse them. They are too powerful. I saw it this morning, they decorated the whole city for the hero's welcome."
"But Mina, maybe King Alaric just wants to show respect to a neighboring country."
"No sir. I heard that when the king visited Orizon they didn't even give him a room in the castle. They are arrogant. They think their country is above everyone in this world."
"If they do anything I will show them this country is protected. Luna, Nyx, bring me the Royal General uniform. The one in the tower. That's my tower now right."
"Valerius gave it to you."
"As you command."
Luna and Nyx dressed Liam in the Royal General uniform. Black armor with dark purple lines running all over it.
"Zulixa, when I wear this does something happen to me. I mean do I become stronger."
"Yes. That is a legendary armor. It doubles your dark force magic capacity and doubles your dark attacks. But your light force will decrease because the armor can't handle light magic. After all it is a demon general's armor. You need a light general's armor to use light force fully."
"Thank you. I'll remember that. Let's go to the castle."
"Sorry King Alaric, I think I came late. Has the hero arrived."
"No, he will arrive soon. Be ready. By the way Liam, your armor is amazing. You look like a war commander."
"Thank you King Alaric."
"They arrived Liam. They are somewhat rude. Don't let them get to your head."
"Don't worry about me sir."
A row of royal carriages stopped in the castle driveway. A guard opened the door for the hero. People outside the castle cheered.
The hero looked at the crowd and raised his hand.
"Thank you all. What a beautiful country. Someday it will be mine. I will be king here."
He walked to King Alaric.
"Hello King Alaric. It's been a long time."
"Indeed, Hero Zarek. You don't visit like you used to."
Liam reached out his hand. "Hello. Nice to meet you, Hero Zarek."
Zarek ignored him and walked inside the castle.
Zulixa, Liam, can I kill him. Please.
No. Don't do anything.
"King Alaric I'm tired. Is the feast ready."
"Yes it's ready. Let's eat. I know you're tired."
Walking to the throne room.
"King Alaric, who is this boy. I don't like him. He gives a bad feeling. It's like watching a demon. His aura is not human."
"Hero Zarek, don't worry about him. He is just one of my commanders."
After eating, all the nobles and the king sat at the table with Zarek. Liam stood behind them with the other commanders.
A noble looked at the king.
This is perfect. I will bring the subject up.
"Hero Zarek, you are a worthy and powerful hero. You can protect a country by yourself. Why don't you marry King Alaric's daughter. Both countries' future will be safe."
"You are a smart man. That explains why you are a noble sitting here. A noble who worries about his country's future deserves to be rewarded. Believe me I am here for that reason. I want to ask King Alaric to give me his daughter's hand and make both countries better and stronger. You all know I spent so much time in Oakhaven when I was a young boy. I love this country. I don't want to see it collapse."
"Tell me Zarek. After all this time you come back here to threaten us. Is that all you came for. That if we don't do what you say it will be war."
"King Alaric, Orizon can take control in a day. Your country is not even on the list of those who can fight us. I didn't come here to threaten you. I came to create a stronger bond between the two countries. If you take it as a threat then it is a threat. I don't care. Where is the girl. I said prepare them for me. I'm going to enjoy some Oakhaven girls tonight. Goodbye. Bring the girls to my room. King Alaric, I need your answer by tomorrow."
He came here to ask for Lyra and in front of King Alaric he sleeps with four girls.
King Alaric stood up. "Everyone out. I don't want to see anyone. Not even my guard. Out."
"Liam. Stay. I need to talk to you."
"Ok."
"Now that everyone is out come sit beside me."
"Tell me Liam. Can you fight him. Can you win."
"Sorry sir. I didn't see any of his power. I don't know why."
Zulixa. That's because he is hiding his power. But he is strong Liam. Don't underestimate him. Maybe stronger than you.
"Sir, I think he is strong. But I can't feel his power to determine if I'm stronger. I know why you're asking. You want to know if they want to fight, can I fight the hero. Because he is the problem. I'm not sure. But I can handle him I think. After all it's your choice and Lyra's to make. Not mine."
"Hahaha. Lyra said she would kill herself before she became his bride. I think I know what to do."
"Do you need anything else from me sir."
"No. You can go."
Transport me home, Zulixa.
"You're back master. What happened."
"Nothing. Where are the girls."
"They are upstairs with Princess Lyra. Why don't you go see her. I don't think she is fine."
Opens the door.
"Hello."
"Welcome back master."
"Why are you crying Lyra. At least he is handsome."
"Liam it's not the time to be funny. My father will agree. I know it. Until now he never rejected anything they wanted. He does it to protect our country."
"Not this time Lyra. I think he will reject them for the first time."
"How do you know. Did he say it."
"No. But I feel it. I know him. Either way he will make the right choice for you and his country. Now get up. Stop crying. Tomorrow we will know what happens."
"Hey King Alaric. I'm leaving. Did you make your choice."
Tomorrow came.
Zarek stood in front of his carriage, ready to leave.
"Oh Zarek, you go so soon. Why don't you stay longer."
"Cut it, Alaric. Tell me what you chose. Will you accept Orizon's offer or not."
"Sorry Zarek. You are like a son to me. But Lyra is not a piece of land or property to offer as a sacrifice for peace with Orizon. I hope you understand us. Thank you for visiting. I hope we see each other again."
"That's right Alaric. Don't hope. You will see me soon. Above your country while it's burning. Goodbye. I'm coming back. Believe me. Let's go boys. We're leaving."
Liam stood behind King Alaric.
"You chose well, my king. I will help you. I have to go. I have some business."
Zulixa, transport me home.
"You came back so soon master. What happened. Did the king agree to the marriage."
"Nyx, Luna, come here."
"Yes sir."
"Listen. A war may be coming. The king refused Orizon's offer. Be ready. Be sharp. Don't let this job slow you down. Train every day."
"Yes sir."
"Tonight the three of us go somewhere. I have to do something about that noble who started all of this."
Night came.
"Luna, go take all the guards down. Don't kill them. Show your horn to one guard before knocking them out. That way they think a demon attacked them. Hide your face with a magic mask."
"Yes sir."
She disappeared into the shadow.
"Nyx, let's go. We have to find this man."
Walking through unconscious guards on the ground.
Luna was waiting in front of a door.
"Sir, two people are inside this room."
"Ok. Wait here. Sorry to use you for this mission. If I tried it myself those guards couldn't have held against my power."
"Sir, we are your tools to use."
Inside the room.
"Come here. Give me another kiss, my rabbit. I want to eat you now."
A woman's voice. "Hahaha go away. You kissed me too much. I can't handle it. It's too much. Hahaha."
Oh. He's busy.
"Open the door. When we go in grab the girl. Don't let him get away. I'm going to speak with him."
Luna and Nyx pulled both doors open for Liam to enter.
In the blink of an eye they grabbed the girl.
"Hello, Count Cassion."
"What are you doing here you filthy commoner. Guard! Guard! Guard!"
Liam sat down on a chair.
"Don't bother. They're sleeping."
"You are the one who betrayed this country. You wanted to create chaos to make the hero king and rank yourself up in it."
"Things changed, Count Cassion. This country has me now. I will make an example of you. The nobles will not be brave after this. I have to show them what happens when someone betrays his country."
"Luna. Take Count Cassion to the city center. Hang him. Cut him like a pig. Write a paper above him that he attacked a demon and the demon got their revenge. The other nobles are smart enough to understand what happened."
"As you command sir."
She grabbed Count Cassion and disappeared.
He screamed. "The hero will—"
"Now you. Let the girl go. Listen. If you say anything to anyone about this I will hang you beside Count Cassion. Don't test me."
"I swear I didn't see anything."
She ran.
"Let's go Nyx."
"Zulixa, just letting you know. He was a spy. For another country to. I saw letter sheets on the table. The letters were from another country. Not Orizon."
"Then I'm more satisfied I killed him."
"Wait, let's read them."
Liam grabbed all the sheets.
All of them old. But this one is new.
"Let's see. He was expecting a visitor tonight. The hero came here. For what."
"Zulixa, warning. Something is coming. Light travel magic."
Zarek appeared.
"Oh. What happened here. Where is Count Cassion."
"You. I remember you. You're the one in the black armor. I saw you the first day I arrived. I guess Count Cassion is dead."
"You look strong. Why don't you replace Count Cassion for us. The day I burn this city I will spare your life and your demon."
"I'm positive you would make a good spy with your demon friend. Otherwise I have to kill you now."